Rated Ransom’s first Monday Music of 2020 is one that I’m very excited to share. New hit film The Photograph, starring Issa Rae (Insecure) and LaKeith Stanfield (Atlanta) was a beautiful, pure, and memorable way […]
Nevermore Park, Chicago
Fantastical. Fly. I’m throwing it back to this past weekend. I experienced the fictional “fly” world of artist, Hebru Brantley. For those who may not know about Brantley, he is an artist most known for […]
Akoben
I’ve said this many times, but those who know me, know that music lyrics are a big deal in my opinion. Lyrics spark influence, give testimony, speak truth, empower communities, educate, and allows listeners to […]
The Beats + Brew Experience with Nicholas May.
Back in the day, I would joke with my best friend about ‘making “rekkids” in the studio‘— (in my forced NYC, Bronx + Brooklyn voice). Lol — Yes, I was a mess. New York always seemed […]
Monday Music :: Snoh Aalegra – Whoa
So, I’ll admit that I didn’t get “put on” to Snoh Aalegra until about late 2017, while listening to a playlist that Apple Music created for me. I later recognized her music featured in season […]
Monday Music :: Rated-Ransom Is A Nonprofit
The Monday Music to my ears… and eyes. It’s MY time. A friend recently reminded me… “sis, you’re a WHOLE, WHOLE brand now.” I laughed and agreed — what a journey this is about to […]
SUNDAY SERVICE Came Home — Kanye West.
So, this weekend’s big city news was Kanye’s Sunday Service held at Chicago’s Northerly Island. And yup, I missed it! Unfortunately, the tickets sold out quickly, and I was unable to join a great community […]
